Reading the nutritional adequacy statement on the label of the product's packaging is a quick and reliable way to make sure you'll be providing the best nutritional diet for your pet. You can use this statement as a guide to dry dog food and dog food supplies because it is informative and accurate, and all pet foods have some variation of this statement. It is there to tell you what the nutritional value of the product is, as well as the intended life stage of the dog.

Before you select a brand or type, it's important to consider your animal's age. Dogs in different life stages have different nutritional needs in order to be healthy. You can read which age group a kind of food is intended for on the label of the bag or can.